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Cone Beam Computed Tomography in Endodontics
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In recent years, cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) has become much more widely available and utilised in all aspects of dentistry, including endodontics. Cone Beam Computed Tomography in Endodontics is designed to inform readers about the appropriate use of CBCT in endodontics, and enhance their clinical practice with this exciting imaging modality.
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Chapter 1
The Limitations of Conventional Radiography and Adjunct Imaging Techniques
Introduction
Radiographic assessment is essential in every aspect of endodontics, from diagnosis to the management and assessment of treatment outcome (Forsberg, 1987a, b; Patel et al, 2015). Intraoral periapical radiography has historically been accepted as the most appropriate imaging system in endodontics. However, conventional periapical images yield limited information, which can potentially have an impact on diagnosis and treatment planning.
The purpose of this chapter is to describe the limitations of conventional periapical radiography, and to discuss the relative advantages and disadvantages of alternative imaging techniques.
Limitations of conventional radiographic imaging
Superimposition of three-dimensional anatomy
Conventional radiography results in three-dimensional (3D) structures being superimposed and displayed as a two-dimensional (2D) image (Nance et al, 2000; Cohenca et al, 2007). The resulting image allows complex dentoalveolar anatomy to be visualised only in the mesiodistal (clinical) plane, and provides limited information of the dental anatomy in the buccolingual (non-clinical) plane.
Radiographic 2D images prevent accurate assessment of the spatial relationship of the roots, and associated periapical lesions, to the surrounding anatomy (Cotti and Campisi, 2004). In addition, the location, nature, and shape of variations within the root under investigation (e.g. root resorption) may be difficult to assess (Patel et al, 2007; Whaites and Drage, 2013a). Diagnostic information in the missing âthird dimensionâ is of relevance when planning for endodontic surgery (Velvart et al, 2001; Bornstein et al, 2011). Useful information may include the position and angulation of the root/s in relation to the cortical plate, the thickness of the cortical plate itself, and the relationship of the root/s to adjacent anatomical structures, such as the inferior alveolar nerve, mental foramen or maxillary sinus (Lofthag-Hansen et al, 2007).
Additional parallax radiographic images, taken by changing the horizontal and/or vertical angulation of the X-ray beam in relation to the area under examination (Figs 1-1 and 1-2), may be used to enhance assessment of the spatial relationships of the imaged anatomical structures (European Society of Endodontology, 2006; Davies et al, 2015). However, these additional images will still only provide limited information (SoÄur et al, 2012; Kanagasingam et al, 2015).
Geometric distortion
Intraoral periapical radiographic images should ideally be taken with a paralleling technique. The use of a biteblock to ensure the tooth and image receptor are parallel with one another, as well as the use of a beam aiming device to ensure the X-ray beam meets the tooth and image receptor at right angles, has been proven effective at creating a geometrically accurate image (Forsberg, 1987a, b, c).
An accurate image is obtained when the image receptor (X-ray film or digital sensor) is parallel to the long axis of the tooth, and the X-ray beam is perpendicular to both the image receptor and the tooth undergoing examination (Fig 1-3). This may be readily achievable in certain regions of the oral cavity, but may not be possible in some patients with e.g. small mouths or pronounced gag reflexes, and/or where the image receptor is poorly tolerated. Anatomical limitations, such as a shallow palatal vault, prevent the ideal positioning of the intraoral image receptor, causing incorrect long-axis orientationâwhich in turn results in geometric distortion (poor projection geometry) of the radiographic image (Figs 1-3 and 1-4). The ideal positioning of solid-state digital sensors may be even more challenging due to their size and rigidity, compared with conventional radiographic films and phosphor plate digital sensors (Patel et al, 2009a; Whaites and Drage, 2013a).
Ideal positioning of the image receptor may be possible when, firstly, the roots being imaged are relatively straight and, secondly, when there is sufficient space to position the image receptor correctly. If these objectives are not achieved (Fig 1-5), there will be a degree of geometric distortion and magnification. This may be particularly relevant in the posterior maxilla (Lofthag-Hansen et al, 2007). Over- or underangulated radiographs may reduce or increase the âapparentâ radiographic root length of the tooth under investigation (White and Pharaoh, 2014), and increase or decrease the size, or even result in the disappearance, of periapical lesions (Bender and Seltzer, 1961a, b; Huumonen and Ărstavik, 2002). A minimum 5% magnification of the imaged structures will occur, even when a âtextbookâ paralleling technique has been employed (Vande Voorde and Bjorndahl, 1969).
Anatomical noise
Anatomical features within or superimposed over the roots being examined may obscure the area of interest, thereby preventing a thorough assessment of the imaged region (Gröndahl and Huumonen, 2004). These anatomical structures vary in radiodensity, and may be radiopaque or radiolucent. This phenomenon is sometimes referred to as âanatomical noiseâ (Fig 1-6). The more complex the anatomical noise, the greater the reduction in contrast within the area of interest. The resulting radiographic image may be more difficult to interpret.
Brynolf (1967, 1970a, b) demonstrated that superimposition of the incisive canal over the apices of the maxillary central incisors may complicate radiographic interpretation, i.e. the incisive foramen (anatomical noise) mimicked periapical lesions in healthy teeth.
Several studies have shown that periapical lesions confined to the cancellous bone may not be detected with conventional radiographic imaging (Bender and Seltzer, 1961a, b). It has been suggested that periapical lesions may be successfully detected when confined to cancellous bone, provided the cortical bone is thin and the anatomical noise minimal. Such lesions may go undetected beneath a thicker cortex. Anatomical noise also accounts for some underestimation of periapical lesion...
Table of contents
- Cone Beam Computed Tomography in Endodontics
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- Chapter 1: The Limitations of Conventional Radiography and Adjunct Imaging Techniques
- Chapter 2: Radiation Physics
- Chapter 3: Cone Beam Computed Tomography
- Chapter 4: Using CBCT: Dose, Risks and Artefacts
- Chapter 5: Dentoalveolar Anatomy
- Chapter 6: Assessment of Root Canal Anatomy
- Chapter 7: Apical Periodontitis
- Chapter 8: Non-surgical and Surgical Re-treatment
- Chapter 9: Traumatic Dental Injuries
- Chapter 10: Root Resorption
- Chapter 11: Vertical Root Fractures
- Index